Jonathan Dixey

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

Band 2

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

All Circuits

11 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Jonathan Dixey

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Jonathan is recognised as a leading junior specialising in police law, inquests, public inquires and public / administrative law.

Jonathan is a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel (having previously been on the B and C Panels). He sits as an Assistant Coroner for Northamptonshire.

Recent and on-going inquiries include the Thirlwall, UK Covid-19, Jalal Uddin and Brook House Inquiries. Recent cases include Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool [2023] EWCA Civ 289, R (Officer B50) v HM Assistant Coroner for East Yorkshire and Kingston Upon Hull [2023] EWHC 81 (Admin), Prior and others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2023] EWCA Civ 32 and KSO and others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2023] ICR 34.

Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers website for Jonathan’s profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.

Chambers Review

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UK-Bar

Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Dixey assists the police with a range of high-profile cases and hearings, including civil claims, judicial reviews, group litigation orders and public inquiries. He also acts for police forces in misconduct proceedings and employment tribunals.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Dixey is routinely instructed by government departments, police forces and other public bodies in inquests and public inquiries. He has been instructed on behalf of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the Covid-19 Inquiry.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jonathan Dixey is able to deal comfortably with complex and sensitive cases. He combines a sharp legal mind with an ability to work incredibly well with client teams.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK-Bar

People go to Jonathan as a calm ear, where otherwise it may be quite chaotic. He is taken very seriously by judges since he is calm and authoritative, and they will give weight to what he's saying.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK-Bar

Jonathan has absolutely impeccable judgement. He is completely trustworthy in the way he approaches things. He is very considered and tactful.

Inquests & Public Inquiries respondent
UK-Bar

Jonathan Dixey is able to deal comfortably with complex and sensitive cases. He combines a sharp legal mind with an ability to work incredibly well with client teams.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK-Bar

People go to Jonathan as a calm ear, where otherwise it may be quite chaotic. He is taken very seriously by judges since he is calm and authoritative, and they will give weight to what he's saying.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK-Bar

Jonathan has absolutely impeccable judgement. He is completely trustworthy in the way he approaches things. He is very considered and tactful.

Inquests & Public Inquiries respondent
UK-Bar

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Jonathan Dixey

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

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